130 paintings by Henry Sugimoto, a Japanese American artist who flourished in the 1930s and continued to paint well into the
1990s.

Background

An Issei, or immigrant from Japan, Henry Sugimoto defied convention to pursue a career as a painter. Talent and a persevering
drive brought him early success in the 1930s. His rising career came to a halt during World War II when he was confined to
American concentration camps. What is striking about Sugimoto is the way he responded to his incarceration. The experience
initiated a deeply personal exploration that transformed how he viewed himself and his art.

Restrictions

All requests for permission to publish, reproduce, or quote from materials in this collection must be submitted to the Hirasaki
National Resource Center at the Japanese American National Museum (hnrc@janm.org).

Availability

Collection may be open for research by appointment. Please contact the Japanese American National Museum's Manabi & Sumi
Hirasaki National Resource Center at (213) 830-5680 or hnrc@janm.org for status. The Resource Center hours are Tuesday through
Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.